Privacy Policy

Wayne Reed Consulting
27/02/2026

1. Introduction

Wayne Reed Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit www.waynereedconsulting.co.uk or contact us through the website.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

Wayne Reed Consulting
wayne@waynereedconsulting.co.uk
07857 508 210

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details above.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us.

This may include:

  • Your name

  • Your company name

  • Your email address

  • Your telephone number

  • Any information you include in a contact form or email enquiry

We do not collect personal data for analytics, marketing tracking, or profiling purposes.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data solely to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Communicate with you regarding potential or ongoing consultancy services

  • Provide requested information

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate Interests – To respond to enquiries and operate our business.

  • Contract – Where processing is necessary to enter into or fulfil a consultancy agreement.

  • Legal Obligation – To comply with tax and accounting requirements.

6. Cookies

Our website uses only strictly necessary cookies required for the website to function properly.

These may include:

  • Session cookies

  • Security cookies

  • Cookie preference cookies

We do not use:

  • Analytics cookies

  • Advertising cookies

  • Marketing tracking cookies

  • Third-party embedded services

Because we use only essential cookies, user consent is not required under UK law. These cookies do not track or profile visitors.

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share your data only where necessary with:

  • Our website hosting provider

  • IT service providers

  • Professional advisers (e.g. accountants)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All such parties are required to process data securely and lawfully.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including:

  • Enquiry data: up to 12 months

  • Client and financial records: up to 6 years in line with UK legal and tax requirements

After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Access to personal data is restricted to those who need it for legitimate business purposes.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request transfer of your data (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
www.ico.org.uk

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.